AdLit
Ad lit.org: Classroom Strategies: Semantic Feature Analysis
The Semantic Feature Analysis strategy engages students in reading assignments by asking them to relate selected vocabulary to key features of the text. This technique uses a matrix to help students discover how one set of things is...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Classroom Strategies: Word Hunts
Word Hunts are used to enhance students' vocabulary growth. Teachers ask students to look for words and patterns in reading materials based upon selected features. Word Hunts focus on the structure and meaning of words by turning...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Explicit Vocabulary Instruction
Vocabulary instruction is an important part of reading and language arts classes, as well as content-area classes such as science and social studies. By giving students explicit instruction in vocabulary, teachers help them learn the...
Other
Definition: Fiction v. Nonfiction
This writing and reading tutorial provides a detailed explanation of the difference between fiction and nonfiction in rhetoric.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Reading Strategies: Identify and Analyze Text Structure
Learn how to identify the text structures of chronological/sequence, cause/effect, problem/solution, compare/contrast, description, and directions by using a list of guiding questions.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Classroom Strategies: Summarizing
Summarizing teaches students how to take a large selection of text and reduce it to the main points for a more concise understanding. Upon reading a passage, summarizing helps students learn to determine essential ideas and consolidate...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Cold War Glossary and Terms for Kids
History Questions: Glossary and Terms Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Glossary and Terms
Kids learn about Native American Indian glossary and terms. Words and definitions you should know.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Renaissance for Kids: Glossary and Terms
Kids learn about the glossary and terms of the European Renaissance. Words and definitions you need to know.
English Club
English Club: Vocabulary: Cloze Games: Science 6
Choose from a word bank to complete ten sentences about various scientific interests. Hints are available if needed, and a percentage score is displayed once answers are submitted.
English Club
English Club: Vocabulary: Cloze Games: Science 10
Choose from a word bank to complete ten sentences about the various social sciences. Hints are available if needed, and a percentage score is displayed once answers are submitted.
Other
Vocab Test: Vocabulary Tests for 8th Graders
Fifteen vocabulary units are offered here. Each unit provides a list of words and sixteen learning and assessment options from learning definitions and traditional quizzes to crosswords and games. Teacher resources, e.g., answer keys and...
TES Global
Tes: Geography Key Words
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides a collection of 31 terms related to vocabulary about geography.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Story Vote
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use information from their reading and writing to increase vocabulary and enhance language usage in this flipchart. The use of Activotes is incorporated for assessment. A literary elements...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Geography:resources
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart useful for checking students' understanding of the issues and the vocabulary they need to demonstrate their understanding of the geography resources.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Geography 101
[Free Registration/Login Required] This interactive flipchart is designed to help students learn basic geography terms and skills. Included are definitions, examples, pictures, activities, and Activote assessment questions.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Words With Multiple Meanings
This lesson introduces common words with multiple meanings.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Use and Teach Content Vocabulary Daily
Copying definitions from the dictionary and memorizing words for tests is not sufficient work for students to master and retain new vocabulary. This article helps teachers choose which words are most important to teach and suggests...
English Zone
English Zone: Main Page
This site lists links to an assortment of reading-related activities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History: Wwii Glossary and Terms for Kids
Kids learn about the glossary and terms from World War II. Learning these words will help with understanding the war.
Quizlet
Quizlet: Types of Supporting Details: Definitions: Learn
This interactive helps students learn the types of supporting details by having them type in the terms that fit the definitions.
PBS
Pbs: Lesson Plan: A Nation of Many Cultures
This lesson plan is based on the "America Responds" series where learners explore the concepts of valuing diversity and appreciation of cultural differences. An integrated art, social studies, and language arts lesson plan that is...
Other
Student Handouts: Textbook Vocabulary Word Boxes
This is a graphic organizer for students to learn textbook vocabulary. They fill in the location of the word, the vocabulary word, text definition, their own definition, and an illustration. PDF Reader is needed and available on the website
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Glossary and Terms
Kids learn about the Glossary and Terms of Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Words and definitions you need to know about this civilization can be found here.